September 16, 2026 | Greater LA Scouting, Scouting America

One Weekend. 17 Miles. One Big Adventure.

What can a group of Scouts accomplish over a three-day weekend? A whole lot!

Over Labor Day weekend, Troop 103 hit the trail for a three-day backpacking adventure to historic Sturtevant Camp—covering an impressive 17 miles along the way. And they didn’t let the pouring rain stop them from reaching their goal: summiting Mt. Wilson!

After a day of hiking through the mountains, Scouts stepped back in time at Sturtevant Camp, a historic retreat dating back to the early 1900s. With no need for screens or Wi-Fi, they enjoyed some good old-fashioned fun: card games, ping pong, badminton, and even a dip in the Zen pool.

It was a weekend filled with miles, mountains, rain, teamwork, and memories—proof that with a little determination, Scouts can turn an ordinary weekend into an unforgettable adventure!

Have a fun Scouting adventure or success story to share? We’d love to hear about it! Contact Cicily Gardea, Director of Marketing and Communications, at cicily.gardea@scouting.org, and your unit could be featured!

Movo Is Live! Have You Updated Your Unit Pin?

A quick reminder for all Greater LA Scouting unit leaders: Please take a few minutes to review and update your unit pin on BeAScout.org.

Movo, our new virtual assistant, is now live and actively responding to families interested in joining Scouting through BeAScout.org. Movo uses the information listed on your unit’s BeAScout unit pin to answer questions from prospective families.

That means the information on your unit pin needs to be accurate and up to date.

ACTION REQUIRED: Update Your Unit Pin

If you haven’t already, please review your BeAScout.org unit pin and make sure it includes current information about:

Meeting day and time
Meeting location
Registration and costs
How families can visit your unit
Other important information for prospective families

Why is this so important? When a family reaches out through BeAScout.org, Movo may use your unit’s information to answer their questions. If your pin is outdated, families could receive incorrect or incomplete information—or miss out on an opportunity to connect with your unit.

Movo can provide families with answers within minutes, at any time of day. When a question comes up that Movo cannot answer, the unit will be notified so a leader can follow up.

Your unit pin is now an important part of your recruitment efforts. Please make sure your information is current so families can find you, get accurate answers, and take the next step toward joining Scouting.

If you haven’t updated your unit pin yet, please do it today!

Let’s make sure every Greater LA Scouting unit is ready to welcome the next family through the door.

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Turn Your Eagle Scout Experience Into a Stronger Resume

Eagle Scouts gain valuable leadership, technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and perseverance—but do you know how to translate those experiences into language that employers will recognize?

Join Michael Buras, NESA Vice President for Training, on Sunday, October 4, at 3:30 p.m. PT for a webinar focused on “Resumes: How to Highlight Your Eagle Scout Experiences, Knowledge, and Skills.”

Not everyone understands what it takes to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Learn how to go beyond simply listing “Eagle Scout” on your resume and instead highlight the leadership, skills, and dedication behind the achievement in professional terms that demonstrate your value.

Target Audience: Eagle Scouts looking to build or improve their resumes as they enter their chosen career, advance in their industry, or make a career change.

Your Scouting experience has value. Learn how to show employers why.

Rev Up Your Pack!

The new school year is one of the best times to welcome new families into Scouting, and Greater LA Scouting is here to help you make your recruitment season a success!

Grow your Pack by 25% and earn FREE Pinewood Derby Cars for EVERY registered Scout in your Pack!

Ready to get started? We have the tools and resources you need to recruit, promote, and grow your Pack!

Order your FREE recruitment materials, including:

• Flyers

• Posters

• Buddy Cards

• Yard Signs

• And more!

Need more recruitment ideas and resources? Visit Scouting America's National Recruitment Resources.

Order Your Supplies Today!

Promote your recruitment event with targeted advertising!

Don't forget to submit your upcoming recruitment events for geofence-targeted ads. Greater LA Scouting can help promote your event through targeted advertising on our social media channels, reaching families in the communities around your event.

Submit your upcoming events today!

Geofence Marketing Request

Sewing Services Update

Just a quick heads-up! The seamstress at the Arcadia Scout Shop will be out September 17–October 3, so sewing services will be temporarily unavailable at that location during this time.

Need sewing services while she’s away? The seamstress at the Los Angeles Scout Shop will still be available to help with your Scouting uniform needs.

Thank you for your understanding!

Outdoor Leader Training Weekend at Firestone Scout Reservation

Ready to build your outdoor leadership skills? Join us September 26–27 at Firestone Scout Reservation for a weekend featuring two essential Scouting trainings!

BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)

*For Cub Scout Leaders

BALOO is a required two-part training that prepares Cub Scout leaders to safely and successfully plan and lead outdoor adventures. The hands-on overnight portion covers campsite selection and setup, Leave No Trace principles, meal planning and preparation, campfire safety, safe camping practices, and age-appropriate outdoor program planning.

Participants must complete the required online prerequisite before attending the in-person training. Both portions are required for BALOO certification.

Cost: $55 per participant

Location: Firestone Scout Reservation

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

*For Scouts BSA Leaders

IOLS is a hands-on, overnight training designed to give adult leaders the practical skills and confidence needed to lead safe, successful outdoor programs. IOLS is required for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters and is open to all registered adult leaders.

Participants will learn essential outdoor skills, leadership techniques, and methods that support Scouts BSA rank advancement.

Cost: $55 per participant

Check-in: Saturday, 8:00–8:30 AM

Ends: Sunday at noon

Meals: Saturday lunch and dinner, plus Sunday breakfast

Whether you lead Cub Scouts or Scouts BSA, this is a great opportunity to get outdoors, sharpen your camping skills, and gain the confidence to create safe, fun, and memorable adventures for Scouts.

September 26–27, 2026 | Firestone Scout Reservation

Only a Few Days Left to Register for Community Wheels Fest!

Ready to roll into adventure? Registration for Community Wheels Fest is closing soon, so now is the time to grab your bike, invite a buddy, and sign up!

Join us Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Firestone Scout Reservation for a fun-filled day of cycling, hands-on activities, and Scouting adventure.

Cub Scouts are encouraged to bring a buddy—and your buddy does NOT have to be a current Cub Scout!

Scouts will explore exciting activity stations inspired by real-world community vehicles, including:

🚒 Fire Rescue

🚓 Police Patrol

🚧 Construction Zone

📦 Delivery Dash

🚑 Ambulance Relay

Along the way, Scouts will build confidence, practice bike safety and teamwork, and complete most of the Cycling Adventure requirements for their rank.

Don’t wait—registration closes in just a couple of days! Get your Scout and their buddy signed up before it’s too late.

🚲 Bring: Bike, helmet, safety gear, water, and lunch/snacks for a picnic at camp.

Jungle Expedition II

Secrets of Lost Camp Pepperdine

Adventure is calling! Join us October 9–11, 2026, for The Jungle Expedition 2: Secrets of Lost Camp Pepperdine, an action-packed weekend where Scouts will solve a legendary mystery while putting their Scout skills to the test.

Journey into Jangi Hollow, tackle exciting challenges, solve clues, and work as a patrol to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Lost Camp Pepperdine. Along the way, Scouts can earn a variety of merit badges, including Archery, Climbing, First Aid, Environmental Science, Nature, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, Weather, Welding, and more!

Adult leaders can also participate in Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) training during the weekend.

October 9–11, 2026

Youth: $130 (meals & lodging included)
Adults: $65 (meals & lodging included)

The mystery is waiting...will your patrol solve it?

Fall Adventures Await!

Join us at Firestone Scout Reservation for two unforgettable weekends of fall adventure!

Boo Fest | October 23–25

Cub Scouts and their families are invited for a weekend of camping, crafts, archery, BB guns, slingshots, obstacle courses, campfires, s'mores, and plenty of festive fall fun. It's the perfect way to make lasting memories together in the outdoors!

Pumpkin Smash | November 13–15

Calling all Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts! Bring your leftover Halloween pumpkins and watch them smash, shatter, and splatter during one of our most exciting fall traditions. Spend the weekend camping while taking on archery, shotgun shooting, tomahawk throwing, and other outdoor challenges before giving those pumpkins an unforgettable sendoff. It's the perfect mix of adventure, friendly competition, and Scouting fun you won't want to miss!

Scouting Alumni Service Commemoration: Honoring Lifelong Service

The Scouting Alumni Service Commemoration recognizes individuals for their lifelong commitment to serving youth and their communities. Managed by the Scouting Alumni Association, this recognition goes beyond registered Scouting service and may include service through community leadership, professional organizations, religious organizations, other youth-serving organizations, and Scouting.

This is a recognition rather than a formal award and operates on the honor system. No application, council approval, or official record-keeping is required.

Recognition is available at three major milestones:

25 Years: Bronze Medallion and 25-Year Lapel Pin
50 Years: Gold Medallion and 50-Year Lapel Pin
75 Years: Silver Medallion and 75-Year Lapel Pin

Each milestone includes a medallion, corresponding lapel pin, and downloadable certificate.

Learn More About the Scouting Alumni Service Commemoration

Make Your Case for the Law Merit Badge!

Does your Scout have an interest in law, justice, or how the legal system works? Join us for Law Merit Badge Day and get ready for a day of learning, discovery, and hands-on courtroom experience!

Scouts will work toward completing the requirements for the Law Merit Badge while exploring criminal law, civil law, and legal history. They’ll also put their knowledge into action during a mock trial, giving them a chance to experience what it’s like to participate in a courtroom.

The event is hosted by the Legal Eagles, a group of legal professionals who are also Eagle Scouts and volunteer their time to give back to the Scouting community. They’ll share their knowledge and experience while helping Scouts discover how the law shapes our everyday lives.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

9:00 AM–4:30 PM

Robinson Courtroom | Loyola Law School

919 Albany Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

$35 per Scout — Lunch Included

PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 14 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ATTEND.

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Fuel the Adventure: Support Scouting in 2026 🚀

Your support today helps shape tomorrow’s leaders. As we launch our 2026 fundraising campaign, we invite you to make a lasting impact on youth in our community.

Every gift fuels life-changing Scouting programs—building character, leadership, and confidence through outdoor adventure, hands-on learning, mentorship, and service. Your generosity ensures these opportunities remain accessible, safe, and impactful for every Scout.

Join us in starting 2026 with purpose. Together, we can empower youth, strengthen families, and continue building the leaders of tomorrow.